The 15 Best Things to Do in San Andrés

1.Scuba Diving Experience with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Our pick

Hans Dive Shop takes you from any location on San Andrés to Big Mamá for a first scuba experience up to 12 meters. You’ll practice with your equipment first, then spend 45 to 50 minutes underwater with instructors such as Manuel, Chris, or Sebastian, viewing fish, coral, and statues.

“Our first diving experience with Hans Dive Shop was absolutely incredible and well worth every penny! Opting in for the photos and videos was the best decision—it allowed us to relive this amazing highlight of our trip. A special thank you to Sebastian, our instructor, who was incredibly patient and reassuring, especially since I was quite nervous about diving due to not being able to swim. He made me feel safe and confident the entire time. I cannot recommend Hans Dive Shop enough for anyone looking to make unforgettable memories underwater!”

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2.Tourist white train – Tour around the island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $15Best value

You’ll circle San Andrés for about four hours in an open-air tourist train with a driver-guide, stopping at the Island House Museum, West View, the Blowhole, San Luis Beach, and photo spots. Guide Julian is praised for his island knowledge and for taking photos. Bring sunscreen, cash, and a snorkel.

“The tour was very complete. it went to many different places in the island. Bring some sunscreen and a good hat, as the sun can move depending on the location and time. The tram has a cover but some sun can get in through the sides. Bring some money for the different activities.”

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3.Let’s snorkel Hol Chan the Best Marine Reserve in Belize

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $109Top rated

Spend 6 to 7 hours with Blackhawk Tours exploring Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the Belize Barrier Reef. Guides such as Daniel, Al, EJ, and Janelle lead small groups to nurse sharks, rays, turtles, coral gardens, tarpon, and a sunken barge, with lunch, gear, and GoPro footage included.

“This was an excellent trip. Daniel is the owner and we had the opportunity for him to guide us on our snorkeling expedition. All of the snorkeling spots were great and we got to see everything in one day. Highly recommend. Bring waterproof , apply many times and consider snoring with coverup.”

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4.3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

From Tropical Paradise Hotel in Caye Caulker, join Star Tours for about three hours on Belize’s Barrier Reef. Captain Chris, Henry, Brian, or another crew member may guide you to coral gardens, nurse sharks, stingrays, tarpon, frigate birds, and seahorses. Gear and bottled water are included.

“The very best part was Chris and Shaun and Henry who let the excursion. They were helpful, kind, interesting and funny. Very good at what they do. Give them a raise!”

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5.Beach Cart in San Andrés : your ideal Caribbean experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 8 hours to 1 day (approx.)

Rent an automatic beach cart, known locally as a mulita, for about eight hours in San Andrés. Ricardo, Rikki, or Antwone may deliver it to your central hotel or the airport, explain the controls, and share a Google Maps guide to beaches, viewpoints, restaurants, and shops.

“Everything was fine but be mindful that the activity says 9 am to 5 pm but It was 10 am to 6 pm, I had to call at 930 because I was outside of the hotel since 9 am waiting it would be nice if they updated the description to be 10 am so you are not waiting for them, they also picked up the car past 6 pm so we had to wait like 20 mins. Other than that everything was fine.”

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6.Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about five hours by boat from Portofino Pier, with time at Rocky Cay and the shallow Aquarium, also called Rose Cay. Cecilia Forbes may guide you, but this is mainly transport and free time rather than a continuous guided tour. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, and snorkeling gear if you have it.

“Choveu muito então teve o passeio nem o reembolso . E ainda teve uma guia turística me enchendo a paciência debaixo de muita chuva . Me Cobrando por algo que eu já havia pagado aqui”

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7.Half Day Snorkeling Tour Caye Caulker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Join Black Lion Adventures in Caye Caulker for a three-hour snorkel outing led by guides such as Dylan, Zoe, Miles, or Alexa. Visit tarpon, coral gardens, South Channel, and Shark and Ray Alley, with gear, fruit, water, park fees, and underwater photos included.

“A must do! I traveled with my three young adults, who all said this is an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives. Dylan and Zoe were great communicators. They were very flexible and went above and beyond to make our experience smooth and exciting. They recommended the best mode of travel from Belize to Caye Caulker, and I'm glad we followed their advice. We specifically booked with Black Lion Adventures because we wanted to experience a snorkeling trip without being required to wear life jackets, as we are all experienced swimmers. We really appreciated the guide, Alexa, who showed us all the fish, named them, and…”

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8.Marine Safari Tour on San Andrés Island: Includes photo with DRONE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $47

Spend 5 to 7 hours on a small-group boat tour around San Andrés, with mangroves, Rocky Cay, Aquarium Island, Rose Cay, snorkeling stops, floating bars, drinks, and a drone photo when weather and local authorities allow it.

“Awesome tour! No wait time, boat was in great condition, we appreciated learning the history of the island!”

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9.Rent The New 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro in San Andrés

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Take a 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro around San Andrés from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You get a full tank, return it full, and can request an igloo cooler. Staff including John and Khaled may explain the route, vehicle, and island stops.

“Secure Kawasaki Car with great service On time, with Good tips and very kind. Very Easy to find and to comunícate”

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10.Private San Andres Bay Tour by Luxury Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours on a private speedboat with Captain Luis, Leider, or Denner, stopping at Old Point mangroves, Aquarium Key, Rocky Key, El Palito, and White Watta Beach. Snorkel with tropical fish, rays, and sea urchins, bring your own drinks for the onboard cooler, and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

“Mario met us himself and took us to the boat with the 2 guides who were amazing. They accomodate us extremely well and the areas they took us were stunning and so much fun. The boat itself is exactly liek the photos. We had the most amazing day. The guides know everything about the area and will be with you helping you all day but also give you plenty of time alone too. Perfect day……thank you!”

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11.BOAT TRANSFER + JOHNNY CAY

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Take a Spanish-guided speedboat from Muelle de la Policía to Johnny Cay in about 15 minutes. You get roughly four hours for beach time, clear water, food, and island walks. Bring ID, swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, and reef shoes. Lunch and the 15,000 COP coral tax cost extra.

“La actividad salió tarde y los capitanes de barco iban navegando muy rápido, dando tumbos al barco, sin importar mucho el confort de los pasajeros ni su seguridad. La tripulación exigió al capitán que aminorara la velocidad pero él comentó que no se podía. No repetiríamos la actividad con esta empresa, aunque el cayo es precioso.”

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12.Cayo Acuario Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Meet Martinez Renta Autos near Sunrise Beach Hotel, then take a 15-minute speedboat to Cayo Acuario. You get 3.5 hours for swimming, snorkeling, fish watching, and walking to another key. Spanish assistance is provided, but food, drinks, gear, and a snorkeling guide cost extra.

“Una esperienza abbastanza disgustoso Ho aspettato un’ora Non aveva informazione della riserva Un punto di prelievo dove nessuno sapeva Il tour dell’acquario bello ma con un’altra agenzia di turismo Martinez Renta auto zero consigliato”

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13.San Andres Island Tour In Shared Pontoon

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Spend a day on San Andrés aboard a shared pontoon with music, comfortable seats, and stops at Haynes Cay, Rose Cay, the Aquarium, White Wata, Palito, mangroves, and Marine World. Spanish and English are offered, but confirm your language and meeting point before departure.

“O passeio é em um lugar lindo com um mar realmente incrível e pudemos aproveitar muito bem! (o guia poderia falar um pouco mais alto). Porém, quase perdemos o passeio. No voucher tinha um nome de contato no local, mas chegando lá, a única pessoa que atendia pelo nome dado não sabia do que se tratava o meu voucher. O telefone de contato também não funcionou. Mandei uma msg pelo app GYG e, em seguida, recebi uma mensagem pelo whatsapp enviada pela empresa responsável, onde me deram o nome de outra pessoa na Marina ao lado da que eu estava. Corri para lá no maior apuro, pois o horário de…”

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14.Transfer by Boat + Natural Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · from $23

Take a short Spanish-guided boat ride from Muelle de la Policía or Muelle Portofino to San Andrés Natural Aquarium. Spend a half-day snorkeling among fish and starfish in clear seven-color water, with mangroves and white sand nearby. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, and patience for dock changes.

“Apart from the place which would be beautiful but is overcrowded and poorly managed (boats and boats unloading people) the transfer was really badly organized. We booked a departure pier and then they wrote to us to go to another-we had to pay another 5,000 cops each that was not anticipated. At the desk we found no one, on the phone no indication-after 20 minutes of searching we found an attendant who told us to wait to leave and he would call us...after 1 hour from the reservation we finally left. They unloaded us without telling us they needed coral shoes...so bought those too. At return time, which they had…”

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15.FULL DAY SHARED PONTOON TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $43

Spend seven hours on a shared pontoon from Cotton Cay, stopping at Rose Cay, El Palito, Rocky Cay, White Watta, and natural pools. A Spanish-speaking crew handles the boat, with onboard music and a cava with ice. Food is extra, and one recent outing ran well behind schedule.

“Gostei muito da simpatia do comandante e marujo, suas disponibilidades e atenção”

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